A national STEM organization hosts competitions for students to put what they learn in classrooms to the test. 

Michael Arquin with Kid Wind, explains they take their renewable energy-based curriculum from the classroom to the competition floor to give students a hands-on way to apply what they've learned. 

Arquin notes the challenges are built around teamwork and inspiring kids to get into the renewable energy field. He says they are always looking for students, teachers, and volunteers to participate. 

According to Arquin, they partner with Heartland Community College in Bloomington in more ways than just hosting the competitions. They also utilize the college's renewable energy program to train teachers. 

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